Embedded Software Engineer

About Two Six Technologies

At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world’s most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.

Overview of Opportunity

Two Six Technologies is actively seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join our Trusted Electronics & Effects team. We are looking for someone with a background in embedded system programming, security‑oriented tooling, emulation, or computer network operations (CNO) development. If you are interested in leveraging these skills to support mission‑driven research and deliver operational capabilities, the team wants to talk to you!

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and test embedded software to support offensive cybersecurity research and deliver mission‑critical operational capabilities.
• Build target‑specific instrumentation and introspection tools while designing high‑fidelity emulation targets for various embedded platforms.
• Create and operationalize CNO tools and capabilities for embedded targets to support the Trusted Electronics & Effects business unit.
• Execute assigned technical tasks autonomously and in a timely manner while building a deep understanding of company processes and customer mission requirements.

What You Will Need (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field; in place of a degree, comparable professional experience or a strong portfolio of relevant technical projects and coursework will be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in one of the following fields: embedded software, security tooling, emulation, or CNO development (this may be satisfied through professional roles, significant academic research, or demonstrable project‑based experience).
• Proven experience with a low‑level programming language (C, C++, etc.) and a scripting language (Python, Bash, etc.) to develop and automate technical solutions.

Nice to Have (Preferred)

• Functional understanding of embedded system design (interrupts, MMIO, peripherals, etc.)
• Experience with system‑level programming (memory management, task scheduling, concurrency, etc.)
• Experience with QEMU or other virtualization
• Experience creating custom toolchains and build systems
• Experience developing introspection tooling
• Basic understanding of computer architecture (instruction sets, virtual memory, etc.)
• Basic reverse engineering skills

Security Clearance

Active Top Secret Clearance is required, with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.

Compensation & Benefits

Two Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. Our offerings include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance, and professional development.

Salary Range

$106,133 – $159,200 USD (annualized)
The projected salary range is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Salary is one component of our total compensation package and the specific salary offered is determined by various factors, including education, experience, knowledge, skills, geographic location, and contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Two Six Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles), color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, and lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 and over), marital status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please email accommodations@twosixtech.com. Information provided will be kept confidential and used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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